Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Southwark

September 2025

£90 - £100 per day (temporary)

SANZA Teaching Agency are currently recruiting on behalf of wonderful primary schools in Southwark who are looking for teaching assistants for a range of positions starting in September 2025 (daily supply and long-term positions).

There are positions available in year 1 to year 6, as well as early years (nursery, reception). The positions will all be a mix of general classroom support, as well as 1:1 support for students who have additional needs.

Key responsibilities of a teaching assistant:

  • Provide the class teacher with support to ensure the day runs smoothly
  • Assist with preparing resources and activities
  • Assist with behaviour management
  • Provide support to identified students with additional needs
  • Help implement and follow the students' Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP)
  • Collaborate closely with the class teacher and the SENCO to plan and adapt activities to meet the pupil's specific needs

About you:

  • Flexible and adaptable- primary schools are busy environments and no day is the same!
  • Proactive and able to use initiative
  • Confident and assertive- able to implement boundaries and routine
  • Fun and approachable and able to connect with children

Next steps:

Click "apply now" if you would like to be considered for these wonderful teaching assistant roles. If you would like further information, please contact Sarah Hadfield on 0207 845 6240 or email sarah.hadfield@sanzateaching.com

SANZA Teaching Agency are part of the Abaco Group and sister company to Tradewind Recruitment.